{"id":5687,"date":"2022-08-25T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credit-score.com\/blog\/?p=5687"},"modified":"2022-09-05T11:07:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T11:07:06","slug":"betting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/betting\/","title":{"rendered":"Does betting affect credit score?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Betting can be fun, as long as you enjoy it responsibly. Betting may not show up on your credit report, but it can hurt your credit score. If you form a habit, it could throw your finances into havoc. Be sure to know your limits and stop when it stops being fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/betting\/#How_betting_works\" >How betting works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/betting\/#The_gambling_addiction_crisis\" >The gambling addiction crisis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/betting\/#How_betting_can_affect_your_creditworthiness\" >How betting can affect your creditworthiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/betting\/#Does_matched_betting_affect_credit_score\" >Does matched betting affect credit score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/betting\/#Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\" >Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_betting_works\"><\/span>How betting works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK you can legally bet on virtually any sports event, as well as other events with indeterminate results, such as politics. A bookmaker will set the odds of a match. This means they assess the probability of one team or competitor beating out the others, or one team or competitor losing. They will also work out the probability of a draw or tie. These odds are then used to calculate potential winnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, suppose Team A has 1 in 4 odds to win, but Team B has 8 in 1 odds to win. They have a 4 in 1 chance of drawing. If you stake \u00a310, then if Team A wins, you receive \u00a312.50. Should you bet that Team B wins, you receive \u00a390. If the odds are 4 in 1 that the two teams will draw, that would return \u00a350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the result you bet on doesn\u2019t end up happening, you lose your stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done responsibly, betting can be a fun way to add more thrill to watching a sports game, because you have a personal stake in your chosen team doing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are many serious dangers with betting that you must be wary of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_gambling_addiction_crisis\"><\/span>The gambling addiction crisis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, gambling addiction has been hitting the headlines more and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gambling taps into a part of the human brain that originally developed for the purposes of survival. When you make a bet and that bet wins, you feel euphoria. This is because your brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter often called a \u201creward chemical\u201d. This is the same chemical released when eating good food, or engaging in other pleasurable activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are ways of artificially stimulating the release of these chemicals \u2013 through abuse of drink and drugs, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, it has been said that gambling can be as addictive as heroin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, the NHS has been forced to open units specifically targeted at treatment for compulsive gambling. Compulsive gambling is known to significantly worsen mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While betting companies now show clear warnings and slogans in advertising, telling punters to be wary, around 0.5% of the British population \u2013 around 246,000 people \u2013 live with gambling addiction. In 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/psyarxiv.com\/dxfkj\">research by Warwick University<\/a> found the warning messages do little to prevent compulsive gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been calls for heavy regulation, if not outright bans. One of the most prominent proponents of gambling regulation is Matt Zarb-Cousin, a recovering gambling addict. However, we have a long way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_betting_can_affect_your_creditworthiness\"><\/span>How betting can affect your creditworthiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting doesn\u2019t appear on your credit report, because it\u2019s not a form of credit. It\u2019s considered to be entertainment, a leisure activity. However, that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t affect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/creditworthiness-lender-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chances of approval<\/a> in other ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re regularly betting more than you can afford to spend on bets, this can seriously impact your credit score, particularly if you\u2019re racking up credit card debts by doing so. If you gamble in moderation, be sure to ensure that you\u2019re only gambling what you can afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, lenders won\u2019t just check your credit report. They\u2019ll also check your income and outgoings. They do this by asking to see your bank statements. If they see a lot of bets on your bank statement, this may be a cause for alarm in the eyes of your lender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to gamble only in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_matched_betting_affect_credit_score\"><\/span>Does matched betting affect credit score?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMatched betting\u201d is the practice of taking free bets and incentives by bookmakers to generate profit. Proponents say it\u2019s risk-free, and can help generate a bit of extra pocket money. However, it\u2019s not without risk \u2013 you can misunderstand the terms of the bet and end up losing money, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer to whether matched betting affects credit score is no, it doesn\u2019t. However, as outlined above, that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t cause problems. If you apply for credit, lenders don\u2019t just look at your credit score or your credit report. Even matched betting can turn up on a bank statement, so if you\u2019re doing it a lot, consider easing off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\"><\/span>Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re preparing to take a mortgage, never apply until you\u2019ve tried our unique and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/home.credit-score.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Credit-Score Home app.<\/a>&nbsp;Our smart technology will tell you what you need to fix so you avoid rejection. The app predicts when you will be able to buy, for how much and tracks your month-by-month progress to mortgage success. We\u2019ve even added your own mortgage broker, so you get the best deals available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More focused on your credit rating? Well, get started for free with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Credit-Score\u2019s 24- Factor Credit Check<\/a>&nbsp;to truly help you improve your creditworthiness and how lenders view you. (Remember: lenders don\u2019t use your credit score! We\u2019ll show you what lenders look for and how to get your credit report in the best shape possible).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Betting can be fun, as long as you enjoy it responsibly. Betting may not show up on your credit report, but it can hurt your credit score. If you form a habit, it could throw your finances into havoc. 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